With a new month upon us (and the promise of things starting to open up a bit in the days ahead), we’re ready to get our mojo back while providing some motivation for you do the same.

As you begin to transition out of your stay-at-home attire and get ready to venture back into the world more regularly, we hope a few of our ideas and suggestions resonate with you and make getting dressed this season something that brings more joy than stress as we continue to make our way through these extraordinary times.

#1 Blue Skies Ahead

Any color that symbolizes strength and wisdom is what we want to be wearing right now. All shades of blue hit this mark well. Blue is also said to have a naturally calming effect on the psyche, another reason to embrace it as fast as you can. What makes “sky” blue particularly appealing from a spring style perspective is how well it transitions into summer. It pairs well with black, tan and navy to get you through tricky spring temperatures while partnering easily with whites and brights (think yellow and coral) as we move into summer.

#2 Take Flight

Many of us may be grounded for a while but that doesn’t mean our spring outfits need to be. For women, flowing short and long sleeves that give the appearance of wings on all types of tops and blouses (and dresses and jackets too) add style and movement to wardrobes that have been stagnant for too long. They can also add a breath of fresh air to all those Zoom calls!

#3 Stay Comfortable with Softer Pants

If we have learned anything from our home quarantine it’s that comfort is king. Transition back to the real world without giving up too much of your well-earned, stay-at-home coziness by putting your PJ pants away when you get out of bed and then slipping into more structured and stylish “joggers”—basically a slightly dressier version of sweatpants. Once you figure out how to make these softer pants polished and sophisticated, you may never go back to “hard” styles – including jeans! It’s exciting to have a new capsule of dress to help clients create and perfect. Our virtual consulting program is a great way to get some guidance from our stylist team.

#4 Be Grounded & Happy

Soon we will all be back in our shoes and sandals and pedicures will become relevant again too! Now is the time to give your warm-weather shoe wardrobe a once over. Sandals—check, flip flops—check, sneakers—check. While you’re at it, make sure you clean and put away your boots and winter shoes properly too. You might also want to add some back-less loafers, printed booties and architectural heels to your footwear mix: all are trending for spring. Take them or leave them, just be sure your summer shoe collection puts a smile on your face. Life’s too short to spend any time (never mind the most glorious months of the year) in footwear that makes you grumpy.

#5 Get Moving

Finally, those of us who went to college probably did not escape the “Freshmen 15” and the “COVID 19” has had an equally adverse effect on our waistlines. Get motivated to get moving by ruthlessly going though all your exercise gear and only keeping pieces that you really love. Our favorite new “suit” for spring is the track suit with its signature stripes down the leg and often on the arms too. Add a tee shirt and fresh runners and you are literally off and running! When you look good, you feel good and all your commitments are also easier to keep.

Editor’s Note: New for Spring, $99 Virtual Styling SpecialIf you like these ideas and getting some help sourcing them for your wardrobe appeals to you, our virtual styling program is at your service no matter where you live. You determine the focus and we’ll help you get ready to rock your spring (and summer!) style. Included in this spring special is a 30-minute Zoom or FaceTime call along with an emailed summary and 5 customized shopping links of key items to enhance your wardrobe. Buy Now, Use Now (or Later!). While this package returns to $250 after May 31st, you will have a full year from the date of purchase to use it. Learn more details here.

It’s always nice to have a break from having to dress in anything other than loungewear for a few days. For many of us, that’s what snowstorms are for.

Yet as winter has become spring and important social distancing mandates continue to stay in place, the “new normal” of working and being at home day-after-day and week-after-week has become less novel. As we all settle into new routines for at least the next month or two, developing strategies for keeping mentally and physically energized while creating boundaries between work and personal time is warranted. Clothing and accessories, along with a few simple wardrobe organizing tips, can have a significant impact on your mindset.

We hope a few of these ideas resonate with you and help you move through your days with greater ease. Here’s to dressing at least a little better as we continue to get through these challenging times.

#1 Make a Pact with your PJ’sLet’s start with the obvious. If you find that you are changing out of nighttime pj’s and into daytime pj’s for days on end (or even skipping changing out of one pair for several days – we’ve all been there!), vow right now not to wear pj’s more than 12 hours in any given day. Period. You will thank us if your goal is to be back in regular pants at the end of all this! Pants with buttons do not lie after months of pajama wearing! It’s actually not a bad idea to wear regular pants from time to time as a way to manage your waistline too.

#2 Curate Your ClosetIf you don’t have the energy to completely switch over your closets for spring right now (mental health experts are already talking about the increased amount of stress caused by feeling you have to do certain things at an accelerated pace while home with unexpected found time), do a mini-transition by assembling 5 fresh work-from-home outfits that are polished enough to make you feel professional while still being comfortable. Hang every piece of your outfit together—top, bottom and layering pieces, if any, and accessories too if that’s your jam—and hang them together in the front of your closet so they are easy to grab and put on. Even if you don’t end up wearing them all, you’ll feel more organized and prepared for your week.

#3 The Zoom WardrobeFor those of you with Zoom calls and webinars, having a few outfits just for this medium set aside makes sense too. Our blog, Dressing From the Waist Up for Videoconferencing Calls, gives some tips for men and women looking for extra guidance. We are fielding many inquiries about this dressing need in particular. An extra tip in this department is to have three tops for every bottom for variety—and sanity! Color goes a long way toward lightening your mood and helping you stand out in just the right way on these calls. Shop in your closet for sweaters, blouses and other tops that you might not typically grab for face-to-face meetings but that can be leveraged to brighten you up for this type of setting.

#4 Create Structure to Your Day with Wardrobe PlanningChanging into specific outfits at specific times to match designated activities is one idea for helping you transition between work, outdoor activities, exercising, family time and down time while creating good boundaries for yourself and others. One of our clients, an early bird with kids, told us she gets up at 6 am to work out before the rest of her house is up. She then gets her family settled before getting ready for her now at-home work day. While she dresses pretty much the same on top as she did when her office was in a large open environment filled with colleagues, she wears yoga pants on the bottom to get out the door quickly with her family for a walk before dinner. She keeps sneakers and jackets at her back door to save time. She slips into loungewear that doubles as pajamas at dinnertime to mentally signal that her evening/down time with family has begun.

#5 Stockpile AppropriatelyFinally, being home more than usual can require stocking up on a few staples. Don’t forget your wardrobe when you’re taking inventory. If you are in pj’s and loungewear more than usual, you might as well feel good in them. It’s actually nice to focus on categories of clothes that many of us often neglect during most shopping trips. Other items we are currently helping clients source online are well-made and comfortable shoes and sneakers, rain jackets and other lightweight outerwear options for walks, bright colored tops for spring, sweaters with zippers for both men and women (many of our clients are indeed “Zooming” and cameras love vertical lines that draw the eye up), vests that allow for comfortable typing for hours on end and, of course, yoga pants!

Editor’s Note: New for Spring 2020: $99 Virtual Styling SpecialIn response to the COVID 19 pandemic, we have created this special package for those looking for help assessing and enhancing work-from-home (or stay-at-home) wardrobes and any other fashion or style assistance you’d like while we are all shut in. Included is a 30-minute Zoom or Facetime call followed by an emailed call summary that includes links for up to 5 items to add to your wardrobe. Additional 30-minute sessions (ideal if you want to send photos of yourself in clothes purchased or would like to get more advice) are billed at $49/session. Once you purchase this package, you will be sent a short style questionnaire to fill out. Once we receive it back, we will schedule your session. We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance to you.

If you’re like us, you have already caught up on your favorite series and could use a dose of fashion inspiration to escape from the day-to-day challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Here are 5 of our all-time favorite fashion movies and why we love them. They are all easy to find and download on various devices. May they help take your mind off the current state of affairs and escape into the magical world of fashion, beauty and cinematography. Enjoy!

#1 The Devil Wears PradaIs there anyone among us here who has not seen this epically entertaining movie (or doesn’t recall who they were with when they first watched it after its release in 2006?) It’s now a yearly watch for all of us. Meryl Strep is simply amazing as powerful magazine editor Miranda Priestly, and the transformation of Anne Hathaway who plays Miranda’s at first lowly and then can’t-do-without assistant Andy is as awe-inspiring as Melanie Griffith’s total make-over in Working Girl. This is our number one fave fashion flick of all time!

#2 Coco Before ChanelTold with subtitles, this 2009 biographical drama chronicles the early and complicated life of Coco Chanel before her rise to the top of the fashion world. We suggest reading “15 Things You Didn’t Know About Coco Chanel” before watching it. It is also a beautifully filmed period piece that transports you to a time when women like Chanel were not always celebrated or appreciated. She was certainly ahead of her time. We highly recommend this movie for so many reasons, including to pay homage to the designer credited for introducing pants for women!

#3 Prêt-à-PorterIf you like satire, this one is for you. It was released in America as “Ready to Wear” in 1994 after its French distributor realized that few people in the US understood what prêt-à-porter meant. From our perspective, this film delivers more with its all-star cast (Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts, Lyle Lovett, Kim Basinger and Lauren Bacall to name a few) than the “murder-mystery at Paris fashion week” storyline itself. We all agreed that we could have watched without sound and got what we came for – a glimpse of ‘90s fashion, big shoulder pads and all, waltzing down the catwalk throughout the film.

#4 The September IssueA documentary about Anna Wintour and the team who work to bring American Vogue to life month-after-month and year-after-year. While the film specifically focuses on the production of the September 2007 issue of the magazine (and showcases plenty of models dressed in clothes and accessories that are beyond breathtaking), what Anna and her team wear in and out of their NYC office and internationally proved even more interesting to us. Fashion as art, theatre (and power!) for sure. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the often-misunderstood business of fashion. If you are a true fashion enthusiast, this is a film you will likely reflect on for a long time.

#5 Sex and the City MoviesFinally, not sure we can put together a favorite fashion film list without including this series. The fab four (Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte) deliver big scene after scene, with their clothing and accessories often becoming the story reel after reel. This guilty pleasure binge provides a big dose of eye candy, laughter and girlfriend appreciation at a time when many of us can really use all three. Hooray for Carrie and the girls!

Last WordWe hope you enjoy this list (and can carve out some time to watch those that appeal to you) as much as we enjoyed compiling it. Please share your favorite fashion movies with us below. We’re looking for a few more to get us through the days ahead. We are all in this together – thank you!

Thanks to technology, we can conduct business with anyone, at any time, almost anywhere in the world.

While face-to-face meetings are still relevant and important, our phones, computers and tablets make connecting with colleagues, clients and prospects highly effective. With videoconferencing becoming the new norm as businesses across the Globe close traditional offices and send people home to work remotely in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many business professionals are looking for tips and strategies for using video conferencing most effectively.

Here are 5 ways to enhance your video conference preparation:

#1 Backgrounds MatterWhether you are dialing in from home or a formal office, make sure you have a neutral, non-cluttered background so that people can easily focus on you and what you have to say. If your background is light, wear something dark or bright. If it is dark, wear whites or pastels. You want to avoid blending into the background and losing your on-camera clout. Be sure your desk is cleared off too. The details matter!

#2 The Eyes Have itBe sure to place the camera at eye level so that you are centered on the screen during the call and easy to see. When necessary, place books underneath laptops until your eyes are at the same level as the camera lens. Next settle yourself at your desk and avoid fidgeting. You want to be looking into the camera when you are speaking and at the face of others when it’s their turn. Resist the urge to look at yourself in the smaller frame in the corner of the screen. Although many people use headsets and earbuds during their calls, video chats without these devices can lend themselves to a more natural and connected vibe.

#3 Match the Occasion Some think that videoconferencing doesn’t require the same level of polish and prep that an in-person meeting does. This is a mistake, especially as the quality of this medium continues to improve. It really does feel like you are in the same room with others. You might think that things like stains and wrinkles are less noticeable, but they can be quite visible. Why risk it? Of course, if you are working remotely and your call is with colleagues, nobody expects you to be formally dressed, even on a video call. What you want to avoid is looking like you just rolled out of bed or off the treadmill and are not focused on the business at hand. Show respect for yourself and others by wearing well cut business shirts, tops, sweaters and jackets even if you are wearing sweatpants and flip flops out of camera range. Grooming also matters. If your videoconference is more formal, follow suit. Common sense rules.

#4 Eliminate DistractionsThe outfit you choose should make you feel confident and comfortable while not being distracting. Use color and patterns effectively. Too much of a strong pattern can diminish your presence on camera. Smaller patterns used as an accent with solid colored clothing is typically best. The camera loves blues, greens, and also pinks, reds, corals, purples and browns. Bulky fabrics can add pounds. If you pay attention to fit and fabric first, the rest of your outfit usually takes care of itself.

#5 Show Respect for Yourself & OthersTo avoid being over-exposed, dress on the conservative side. Plunging necklines, crop tops, tank tops and spaghetti straps give the impression that you are out of touch with business protocol. To keep you cooler, choose natural fabrics. Women, avoid over-sized earrings that move around a lot when you speak. Likewise, jewelry such as stackable bracelets that make noise with hand movements should also be avoided. You want people to instantly connect to what you are saying, not to what you are wearing.

Bonus Tips for Crisis CommunicatorsHere are some extra tips for leaders conducting more formal calls during our international crisis:

Men

A well-fitted blazer is an easy choice. Regardless of color or texture, blazers tend to frame people well on camera, allowing you to be the focus. A dress shirt with a tie is best for very formal announcements and conversations. A dress shirt sans tie works for many situations, industries and leaders too.

If you want to forgo a jacket and just wear a dress shirt, that can be appropriate, especially on conference calls with your inner circle and teams. Solid dress shirts and those with patterns work equally well and allow you to express your own style. Be aware that dress shirts without an outer layer are more difficult to pull off on conference calls. Wrinkles are hard to hide and can be distracting. When you sit, “billowing” can often happen, adding an additional distraction and often pounds to your frame.

Like a blazer, a dark or bright sweater over a dress shirt can frame the body well while eliminating the billowing effect referred to above.

Avoid short-sleeve dress shirts and polos (they are too casual for most industries, especially during times of challenge or crisis) and always tuck shirts in. Well-maintained belts, slacks and shoes finish things off. You want to come across as polished and relaxed. Even if your video conference set-up shoots from the waist up, people tend to feel more confident when they are properly dressed head-to-toe for formal video calls.

Women

For women, the above rules also apply. Dresses and business tops sans jackets that fit well and do not cause you to be over-exposed on camera work well too. Zippers on jackets, sweaters and tops are great on video as they create a strong vertical line that naturally draws the eye of viewers to your command center – your face and eyes.

Professional sweaters in a variety of lengths and cuts can also work as effective layering pieces.

Well placed jewelry can add extra visual interest as long as it works well with the outfit and it is not a distraction to the camera’s eye or noisy when you move.

Make-up can significantly add polish and a finishing touch, even if you don’t wear it daily.

The Last WordDressing for videoconference success does not have to be complicated. Make it a practice to give yourself a few minutes before each call to check your appearance one more time before signing on. Keeping a brush or comb, lipstick and other basic make-up essentials along with a small mirror at your desk can help. If your team will be on the call, discuss wardrobe as part of your prep. Using videoconferencing effectively is a way to make strong first and lasting impressions. Practice and prep make it easier.

We all know the transformative benefits of lavender, especially during winter months when many rely on it to lift moods. As stylists, we think of it as the perfect cool weather pastel, providing an easy mid-winter boost for wardrobes too.

As one of spring’s hottest fashion colors, it is already showing in abundance throughout the retail landscape. Here are 5 fresh ways to start wearing it well now. Enjoy!

#1 Combine It with Red

Sitting next to each other on the color wheel, red and purple are quite harmonious when combined well. Lavender, with its softer shading than traditional purple, brings a more peaceful and calming vibe to naturally powerful red and can do the same for you!

#2 Mute It with Neutrals

Light, creamy neutrals always complement lavender well. For a new twist, try grounding it with camel, still a light neutral yet deeper and more earthy than cream and beige.

#3 Soften with Navy

Yes, lavender goes just fine with black but there is something about lavender that just wants to be paired with navy as its favorite dark neutral. Think lavender blouse with a navy blazer, lavender sweater with jeans or a lavender trench coat with navy underpinnings.

#4 Plant It with Florals

Perhaps lavender’s most natural place is among a sea of flowers. It’s in luck as florals continue to be a major trend that will likely continue into spring and summer. Coordinate your lavender-based florals with white and penny-colored accessories now through spring and watch them bloom!

#5 Use It As an Accent

Finally, choosing a signature color each season is an easy way to be able to coordinate it flawlessly in a wardrobe. Think bags, scarfs, shoes, coats and even shoelaces in this pretty color and you’ll have plenty of mix and match options.

The days of packing all your whites away after Labor Day are long gone. When mixed into your cool weather wardrobe with thought, white is not only bright but also modern and unexpected. White boots have been trending for a while, white jeans look winter-made when paired with appropriate winter footwear and tops, and there truly is a warm white coat for everyone – promise!

If you are interested in getting your winter white on, here are 5 fresh ways to do it well. Enjoy!

#1 Fabric is KeyKeep your white linens, silks and gauzy looks packed away. Heavier white fabrics are the name of this game. Think corduroy, heavy cotton and wool for the best winter white results.

#2 Mix and Match Shades EffectivelyBeige, cream and bone neutrals can all work well with white. For instance, an off-white sweater can rock stark white jeans when you ground the look with unifying accessories such as a brown belt, boot, coats and bag all in the same shade.

#3 Brighten from the Outside InGive all your dark winter wardrobe basics a lift with a bright white coat or other layering piece. From puffy ski parka styles, plush faux furs to sleek wools, choose a style that speaks to you.

#4 A Simple Step for White Winter FootwearAn easy way to pull off white winter footwear (aka boots, booties, loafers and sneakers) in winter is to offer a hint peeking out under maxi dresses, skirts, bell bottoms or cropped pants.

#5 Expand Your White Shirt CollectionFinally, if you are somebody who loves to wear white shirts, expand your approach. Cuffs and collars look great styled to show under jackets and sweaters this time of year. Tails do too. Short and longer silhouettes that complement unique proportions are in abundance right now and can typically be worn year round making them true investments. Interesting embellishments such as lace, beads and fringe add a welcomed dimension to any white shirt collection and help you stand out in a sea of winter darks and neutrals this time of year.

Last WordWith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider pairing your winter whites with a pop of red. A red coat, boot, shoe or scarf gets a little more interesting when paired with white instead of darker neutrals. Of course, caring for your whites is also important. Consider tucking white pants and jeans into winter boots when dealing with the elements, carrying a stain stick to treat stains, and keeping them away from dark clothes in your wash cycle. Interested in knowing what whites can be worn for more than one season? Our stylist team can help. Our closet consultations are designed to mix and match what you already have in unique and creative ways. Email us to set up a complimentary call to learn more.

When dressing during the darkest days of the year, I tend to reach for my black pants first. It’s a uniform mentality that gets me out the door quickly and ready for both business and days that are my own. With denim everything trending right now, I find I am opting for my black denim jeans the most.

Regardless of the season, the key to keeping this wardrobe staple fresh and modern is the cuts you choose and how you pair them with tops, footwear and outerwear. Skinnies (my personal go-to) look best with longer tops on most people. High-waisted styles with wider hems tend to work best with a shorter silhouette on top. Boots, pumps, flats and sneakers with a variety of heels can all work with winter denim looks depending on your personal style, destination and heel tolerance.

If you are a lover of black jeans, here are 5 fresh ways to wear them well this winter – Enjoy!

#1 The Black and White of ItThis classic color combination gets a modern twist when you “half tuck” a white shirt into black jeans. Simply fold half of the shirt into your jeans and let the rest hang out! It’s more finished then completely not tucking and less stuffy then a full tuck. You also create waist interest and room to showcase a belt if you choose.

#2 Ground with Bold BootiesWhile black booties always work with black jeans, bolder booties can provide a fun contrast at the hem and put an edge to your step.

#3 Winterize In StyleSince most jeans don’t offer much warmth, wearing a duster-style coat over them this time of year helps with winterizing. The look is also sharp!

#4 Be a Rock StarA Black turtleneck (our favorite!) or other simple layering piece paired with black jeans and a moto jacket is sleek and simple. Try the look with high waisted black jeans that flare at the bottom for extra flair.

#5 Connect with Your Inner Boss LadyFinally, a blouse and jacket paired with black jeans can look corporate and feminine at the same time. If you like this look, a blouse with a bow can often give you even more clout!

Last WordWhen you have the bottom half of your outfit figured out, completing the rest of your look gets a little easier. Need help with the styles and cuts of jeans that look best on you? Give us a call. Our stylists are skilled at narrowing your options and helping you land on cuts and brands that are perfect for you. If you have a business causal dress code that includes jeans, black denim often allows you to exercise this benefit with a little more panache. Best part about investing in black denim now? It transitions beautifully into spring and can be worn in the summer too.

Every new decade brings the promise of fashion trends that become part of the fabric of our times, impacting how generations are defined and years are marked. The roaring 20s brought us flappers, the 60s flower power and boho chic, the 80s power suiting (including very big shoulder pads!) and the 90s the beginning of business casual dress codes that are now standard throughout every imaginable industry.

When reflecting on the most significant style trends from the 2010s, the extreme casualization of corporate America tops my list. Athleisure wear being worn as much outside as inside the gym, jeans in every cut and rinse from every designer and manufacturer under the sun being showcased for work as much as play, and the iconic status given to sneakers for every occasion (even black tie) are also memorable trends. There was also a growing emphasis on fashion sustainability that will undoubtedly become stronger and stronger as the new decade evolves.

While it will be a while before we know exactly what the 2020s will stand for from a fashion perspective, our first blog of the new year provides five fresh trends we do know work right now. Hope a few of these ideas resonate with you and make getting dressed easy and enjoyable:

#1 Teddy CoatsFor many, outerwear is an afterthought. Yet if you consider how often you wear coats in places with a seasonal temperature change, you’re missing a big opportunity to add signature style to your wardrobe if you don’t think more intentionally about your winter layers. Right now, teddy coats (aptly named for their warmth and big hug style) are trending with good reason. They can be both causal and dressy and pretty much every designer and brand at various price points has at least one in their collection.

#2 The Midi DressDresses, tights and boots are a winter uniform for many women. If you’re getting tired of the winter dresses you own but don’t want to drop this easy way to dress in cold weather, add a midi and fall back in love with your winter style. We love those with asymmetrical hems and floral patterns best. Both short and long coats work with midis too.

#3 Mid-Calf BootsWhether you pull them on, zip them into place or lace them up, this boot is the perfect height to wear with leggings when you want a break from over-the-knee and to-the-knee styles. They are often easier to pair with cropped pants than an ankle boot as they naturally connect with shorter hems. Lace-up “grannies” are all the rage with midi skirts and dresses, giving them a boho chic edge.

#4 Graphic SweatersA winterized version of a popular trend that was abundant on t-shirts last spring and summer. Life is too short not to make a statement!

#5 Crossbody BagsFinally, most women deal with a myriad of accessories in the winter months – hats, scarfs and gloves to name a few. When your bag allows you to go hands free, managing the rest of your loot becomes that much easier!

Last WordHaving a few fresh pieces each season that work with what you already own is a great way to freshen your wardrobe without breaking the bank. If you haven’t overhauled your closet in a while, the new year is a great time to do that. Partnering with a skilled stylist that knows exactly what should stay and what should go is a wise investment. A fresh set of expert eyes can also help you save time and money shopping as adding just the right things gets easier than ever when you have a focused shopping list that matches your style, budget and size requirements. Our stylist team is available to assist you wherever you are on your style journey. Email us to set up a complimentary call to learn more about our signature closet sessions and personal shopping services.

Just back from a quick weekend trip to NYC and wanted to share 5 fresh street trends that caught my eye. It is fashion week after all! Each style can be worn now to navigate the tricky fall transitional dress season.

Our stylist team is here to help you navigate your closets and the mall, too. We welcome your inquires and business. Here’s to fall—simply the most glorious dressing season of them all!

#1 Bermuda ShortsA fun way to ease into fall mode while the temperatures stay on the warm side. Albeit not appropriate for every work situation, I saw many women sporting this fashion-forward look with matching jackets (aka the short suit), giving them a fresh professional and polished vibe.

#2 Big Boxy BlazersThe easiest way to add a stylish layer to your fall look before heavier coats are required. I love how they give skinny jeans and tees fall-ready refinement. The more avant-garde fashionistas I spotted were pairing their oversized blazers with every shape and silhouette imaginable. Many also wore them draped over their shoulders like a cape, making them appear instantly Parisian chic.

#3 Bucket Rain HatIt was raining in NYC when I arrived last Friday. I saw a slew of hats coming at me as I made my way down 5th Avenue. The bucket reigned!

#4 Sporty SneakersRead not fashion sneakers! While I still saw plenty of Chanel, Prada and Dolce sneakers, Adidas , Nike, Converse (nod to my boys – they both love this brand!) and the like were most abundant on men and women of all ages and style personas.

#5 Floral Midi DressI have always been a big fan of fall florals. By far the florals that were turning my head the most were showcased on midi dresses – fall’s most popular dress style. If you like a romantic and feminine flair to your wardrobe, I highly recommend “dressing” your florals!

It’s summertime and the living should be easy. We are busy updating the summer wardrobes of our clients so that they can effortlessly relax in style.

Here are five trends that have caught our attention with some ideas on how you can add them to your wardrobe as well. Enjoy!

#1. Adult OnesiesAlso called rompers or jumpsuits, they make dressing fast, easy and stylish. Best part: your weekend pack just got cut in half!

#2. Circle Bags The key accessory for summer in straw (our favorite), leather and canvas. The easiest style update under the sun!

#3. Platform SandalsTake your wardrobe to new heights. Comfortable and edgy. Give them a try!

#4. Wide-Leg Linen PantsForget about the wrinkles, they're part of the look. The drape makes them breezy and airy, perfect for beating the heat day and night. A cropped top in an equally lightweight fabric finishes your ensemble.

#5 KimonosThese traditional Japanese robes are showing up everywhere from beaches to nightclubs as the light-weight layering piece of the moment. They add a pop of color and texture to both casual and dressy outfits. We love them most as beach cover-ups and jean toppers!

Last Word Don’t let your summer style go on vacation! We are here to help. Quick and easy mall shops, closet consultations and packages that include closet sessions and personal shopping are available with our expert stylists. Give us a call at 617-842-1893 or email info@dressingwell.com to discuss your needs and we will get you on our calendar promptly and deliver you awesome results instantly. Need some more style inspiration? Follow us on Instagram @dressingwellboston.